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Hillswick is a small village on the Mainland island of Shetland in the Northern Isles of Scotland; it is situated on a sheltered bay of the Ura Firth, 35 miles from the bustling town of Lerwick.
Surrounded by dramatic picturesque landscapes with rocky cliffs to the west overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and unusual headland to the east, the rural village of Hillswick sits on a west facing promontory at Northmavine the most northerly part of the Shetland Mainland.
The village was developed by the laird Thomas Gifford c1700 as a fishing station. Historically interesting features include Hillswick House built in the late-1700s, one wing of the house overlooks the beach and is known as ‘Da Bod’ it was once a trading booth, then Shetlands oldest public house and is currently a café, the profits from the café are donated to the local seal sanctuary.
The settlement has been a popular tourist destination since 1900 when the North Company, who operated the ferries from Mainland Scotland to Shetland and Orkney, used Hillswick as a main terminus and decided to build the St Magnus Hotel; the large white wood-clad building stands in the centre of the village and remains a popular resort.
The tranquil village has shops and amenities and is an ideal location for fishing, walking, sight-seeing and nature-watching.

Places to Stay near Hillswick

Herrislea House Hotel
(22.14 miles)

We will warmly welcome you at our country location, 7 miles from Lerwick, where you will be at the centre of Shetland, and the centre of our attention.
Our well-maintained hotel has an impressive ... More

The Shetland Hotel
(24.35 miles)

Situated in Lerwick, Shetland's main town, the Shetland Hotel provides an ideal base for all your requirements. Lerwick is Shetland's capital, and is itself a busy cosmopolitan and charismatic harbour town ... More

Albert Hotel
(115.57 miles)

The Albert Hotel is a contemporary hotel located in the town centre of Kirkwall within Orkney. The hotel is a Visit Scotland 3 star rated hotel. Kirkwall is one of Orkney's 2 main towns and ... More
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